The world's largest "graveyard" of aircraft (video)

Institute, the U.S. Navy released a video, which depicted the largest "Boneyard" of aircraft in the world, reports RIA Novosti. "Burial" decommissioned military aircraft located at the air base davis-monthan in arizona. "At the landfill site located five thousand aircraft, and its area exceeds 10 square kilometers," – said in comments to the video. Services this site deals 309 support group and recovery aircraft of the U.S.

Air force. The story of the "Cemetery" began in 1949, when in the desert sent the first of decommissioned b-29 bombers. "Collection" of aircraft is constantly updated: every year it is delivered to 400 units. Written off cars are either dismantled or sold to other countries.

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